2025 Bunny Awards
2024-09-13 17:30 - 2024-10-12 20:00 (America/New_York)
Rabbit Run Theater’s
Annual Bunny Awards

Each year our season ticket holders vote for their favorite actors and performances with the results announced at this end of the season.

Volunteers and theater staff are also recognized for all their tireless efforts to make each show happen.

Winners of the 2025 Bunny Awards

Best Actor in a Featured Role – Nick Grimsic for his roles as John in Wait Until Dark
Best Actress in a Featured Role – Katie Van Niel for her role as Young Anastasia in Anastasia, the Musical
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Ian Ward for his role as Tobias in Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Cheryl Berresford for her role as Cora in The Calendar Girls
Best Actor in a Main Role – J J Luster for his role as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best Actress in a Main Role – Emily Stack for her role as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

BEST OF SHOW – Anastasia, the Musical

Director’s Choice Bunny Awards

Wait Until Dark director Ann Hedger presented a Director’s Choice Award to Dawn Hill and Emma Kovach-Uzl

Anastasia, the Musical director Brint Learned presented a Director’s Choice Award to Ryan Peterson

Calendar Girls director Ann Hedger presented a Director’s Choice Award to Robin Baum, Evelyn Messmore, Michael Scott

Sweeney Todd director Brint Learned presented a Director’s Choice Award to Jonathan Gordon and Heather Felden

The Stinky Cheese Man (Youth Production) director Molly Lorek presented a Director’s Choice Award to Aidan Lynch Lily Markovich and Rose Van Niel

Volunteers of the Year
Sandy and Bob DeMell
Mary Ann & Dan Chambers

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

2025 Photos (courtesy of Kathy Sandham)

Jonathan Gordon presents Best Actor in a Supporting Role to Ian Ward

Emcee Dan Nichols

Best Featured Actress, Katie Van Niel

J J Luster, Best Actor Award

Stephen Sandham presents Cheryl Berresford with Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Ian Ward presents Best Female Actor Award to Emily Stack

Cast of “Anastasia, the Musical” receive Best Show Award

Love, Lies and Limelight
2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00
Tickets are now on sale–click here.
Romance and mystery are bundled together in the wildly entertaining and interactive whodunit “Love, Lies and Limelight”. Join us Sat., Feb. 15, and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style at this Rabbit Run fundraising event.
Some of your favorite Rabbit Run Theater performers will lead you on a merry chase as you figure out who’s really guilty all the while enjoying a glorious buffet dinner. Coupled with a silent auction, live auction, 50/50 and much more, this event is sure to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night.
With live music, outrageous suspects, and a plot full of twists, this interactive musical mystery will have guests playing detective as they cast their votes, choose the melodies, and help solve the case before the final curtain call.
The story involves Hugh G. Hart’s grand Valentine’s spectacle “Romance Roulette”, which was supposed to save his struggling theater, but when the curtain rises on chaos and closes with murder, the real drama begins.
Was it Rosemary Crushington, the diva with a flair for perfection? Or Rhett Passion, the explosive director desperate for redemption? Sweet ingénue Julie Trueheart seems harmless, but could there be a darker side? Maybe it was Chase Heartthrob, the charming Broadway bad boy. Or Vera Darling, the sultry songstress determined to prove she’s more than a legacy name.
What a great way to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day!
Sat., February 15, 2025
St. Noel Banquet Center
35200 Chardon Rd.
Willoughby Hills, OH
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$100/person. Includes buffet dinner, open bar and interactive murder mystery
Tickets are now on sale–click here.
(Please note when ordering tickets you will need to create an account which will allow easy purchase of tickets now and payment of auction items the night of the event)
Meet the suspects–Who do you think is the guilty party?

33rd Annual Juried Art Show
2025-04-03 08:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00 | Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Rd, Madison, OH, 44057, United States
The 33rd Annual Juried Art Show

Sponsored by RRCAA and the Madison Public Library
Apr. 3 – 30, 2025

33rd Annual Juried Art Show Prizes
Best of Show Alexa Titus for “Raspberries”
First Place Painting Tatiana Strelnikova for “The Blosson of the Rose Hip”
Second Place Painting Anneli Curnock for “Return of the Wicked Swan”
Third Place Painting Ralph Bacon for Le Boeuf Creek by the Depot
First Place Drawing Tatiana Strelnikova for “Robbie”
Second Place Drawing Linda Janosko for “Hunter”
First Place Photography Joan Pogalies for “Drama Queen”
Second Place Photography Jim Mosman for “Hidden Waterfall”
Third Place Photography Harry Schwentker for “Lost in Thought”
First Place Mixed Media Suzanne Ryan for “Dream Places”
Second Place Mixed Media Marisa Olson for “Billy Quilt”
Third Place Mixed Media Julie Cook for “Oh, the Glory of Fall”
First Place 3D Joseph Downey for “Being Alone is Easier on the Heart”
Second Place 3D Ronald Carroll for “Darby’s Idea”
Third Place 3D Thomas Kampi for “Flower Arrangement”
Student Honorable Mention Maya Elmore for “Interlocked”
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!
The 33rd Juried Art Show is open to all visual artists in Northeast Ohio. Any high school or adult artist may submit up to three works in any two-dimensional medium. Small three-dimensional works may be submitted as well.
Jurors for the show are Nancy Nelson-Brotz an Dani Klein.
Nancy Nelson-Brotz is an East Coast native who joins the AAC staff having been part of the arts family in Madison for years through her art education work at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, the Painesville Recreation Department, Perry Library, Madison Library, Mentor Senior Center, the Painesville Senior Center, and Stella’s Art Gallery. She earned a BA in Art from California University of Pennsylvania. She creates artworks in oil pastels, mosaics, and needle felting. She serves as the Visual Arts Director at the Ashtabula Arts Center and on the board and as a participating artist at Stella’s Art Gallery. She is the administrator for The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize as well as serving on it’s Board. Nancy has won many regional awards for her work as well as has been published several times.
Dani Klein is a co-owner of Stella’s Art in Willoughby. She earned a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Ursuline College and is a registered art therapist. Her primary medium is clay, but she also works with acrylic and watercolors paints.
The Art Show is displayed from Apr. 3 – 30 at the Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Rd., Madison, OH 44057. Awards Reception is Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
A virtual version of the show will be available after the show’s awards reception.

2025 Juried Art Show

Best of Show winner, Alexa Titus for her drawing “Raspberries”

First Place Painting winner, Tatiana Strelnikova for her watercolor “The Blossom of the Rose Hip”

Suzanne Ryan takes First Place Mixed Media for her collage “Dream Places”. Collage is near bottom of the photo.

Anneli Curnock received Second Place Painting for “Return of the Wicked Swan”

Jim Mosman received Second Place Photography for his digital photo “Hidden Waterfall”

RRCAA Board Member Troy Johnson presents First Place 3D to Joseph Downey for “Being Alone is Easier on the Heart”

Ronald Carroll receives Second Place 3D for “Darby’s idea”

Reception guests enjoy refreshments supplied by The Friends of the Library.

A big thank you to our sponsor The Friends of the Madison Public Library.

Bunny Bucks Raffle
2025-04-07 - 2025-09-07
BUNNY BUCKS RAFFLE

A $15,000 Cash Raffle

Our annual fundraiser once again is a cash raffle with a total of $15,000 awarded.
THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!
CONGRATULATIONS TO . . .
GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000 – Renee Hodder
SECOND PLACE of $4,000 – George Minger
THIRD PLACE OF $1,000 – Diana Stevens

PLUS, 18 additional Bonus prizes will be awarded with a value of no less than $50. One additional prize will be awarded each week beginning Apr. 28. The prize for the week of Apr. 28 is $300. Other Bonus prizes include:

Bluestone Perennial gift card
World Wines gift card
West Orchards gift card
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tickets
Rabbit Run Theater season tickets

. . . . and much more!

Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $50/ea.

Cash winners will be announced Saturday, August 30, 2025. Winners will be notified by RRCAA.

Official Raffle Rules

All Good Gifts
2025-04-25 19:30 - 2025-05-02 21:00
Usher in spring with the Madison Chorale’s Spring Concert, “All Good Gifts”. Come hear the Chorale as they perform on Friday, April 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. The Chorale’s concerts are always a true treat for the ears and provide music that feeds the soul.
The Chorale will sing a variety of seasonal musical selections ranging from sacred to traditional to popular.
Under the direction of Beth Johnson, the Madison Chorale is comprised of volunteer vocalists from Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga counties and has performed at private and public functions for over 35 years.
Friday, Apr. 25, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
6345 Chapel Rd., Madison
A free will offering will be accepted. Open to the public.
Complimentary refreshments will be served immediately following the concert.

Wait Until Dark
2025-05-23 08:00 - 2025-06-07 17:00
Single theater tickets go on sale online May 1, 2025.
Click here to order single tickets
Click here to order 2025 season tickets.
This masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene.
Genre: Mystery/drama
Rating: 13+ for content
Show dates: May 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, June 4, 5, 6, 7, 2025
By Frederick Knott. Adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher
Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Season tickets will be available for purchase beginning Dec. 2, 2024.
Single tickets available for purchase online May 1, 2025.

The box office opens May 21, 2025
Box office hours: Wed. – Sun., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Box office number: 440-428-7092

Anastasia, The New Broadway Musical
2025-06-13 08:00 - 2025-07-05 17:00
Single tickets may be purchased online beginning May 1
Click here to purchase single tickets.
Tony Award winning Anastasia is a dazzling show transporting its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920’s, as a brave, young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a Soviet officer Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con-man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
Genre: Musical
Rating: General audience
Show dates: June 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 2, 3, 5, 2025
Book by Terrence McNally. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Inspired by the20th Century Fox Motion Picture by special arrangement with Buena/Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton.
Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

The box office opens May 21, 2025
Box office hours: Wed. – Sun., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Box office number: 440-428-7092

The Stinky Cheese Man, Youth Production
2025-07-10 19:30 - 2025-07-12 19:30
The Stinky Cheese Show and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Youth Production
Single tickets may be purchased online beginning May 1
Click here to purchase single tickets.
Though the characters may be familiar, many favorite storybook fables are uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s quintessential children’s book of fractured fairy tales. Everything from “Chicken Little” to “The Gingerbread Man” gets a complete makeover. Fun music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around.
Genre: A comedy with music
Rating: General audience
Show dates: July 10, 11, 12 (matinee and evening show) 2025
By John Glore
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; matinee on July 12 is at 2:00 p.m.
Single tickets available for purchase online May 1, 2025.

The box office opens May 21, 2025
Box office hours: Wed. – Sun., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Box office number: 440-428-7092

Calendar Girls
2025-07-18 08:00 - 2025-08-02 17:00
Single tickets may be purchased online beginning May 1
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Based on the true story of 11 older women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls has since become the fastest-selling play in British theatre history. This production of Calendar Girls is the non-musical version.
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 13+ for content
Show dates: July 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, Aug. 1, 2, 2025
By Tim Firth
Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets available for purchase online May 1, 2025.

The box office opens May 21, 2025
Box office hours: Wed. – Sun., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Box office number: 440-428-7092

Sweeney Todd
2025-08-08 08:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00
Single tickets may be purchased online beginning May 1
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This production has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway
premiere. This tasty, thrilling theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences around the world.
Genre: Musical thriller
Rating: 13+, content
Show dates: Aug. 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2025
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM. Book by HUGH WHEELER. From an adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND. Originally directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.
Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets available for purchase online May 1, 2025.

The box office opens May 21, 2025
Box office hours: Wed. – Sun., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Box office number: 440-428-7092

Guest Artist Series - 2025
2025-08-19 19:30 - 2025-09-01 21:30 | Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 West Chapel Rd, Madion, OH, 44057, United States
Our Guest Artist Series began several years ago, and we are delighted to once again offer these special events.
The grounds open at 6 for these events, so feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the beautiful theater grounds prior to the concerts.
Our proud sponsor for this summer’s Guest Artist Series is Junction Auto and Northern Ohio Buick GMC Dealers.
To purchase tickets click here.

MADTOWN Jazz Expansion – June 24
Last summer the barn reverberated with the spectacular jazz tones of the Madison Jazz Expansion, and they will be back once again this summer, Tuesday, June 24, for an evening of incredible music, including a repertoire of swing, Latin, funk and modern.
You will be wowed by the depth of this ensemble’s musical prowess.

Don Disantis Band – Aug. 19

Tony Award Winning Musicals and More!
From the ensemble that last year brought you The Sinatra Tribute Show, these multi-talented musicians present an evening of Tony Award winning songs from favorite Broadway musicals, dating from the 1940’s through the 1980’s. Tossed in to the mix are show tunes that may not be award winners but are “Oh, so familiar”. You will delight to hear songs from South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Fiddler On The Roof, Man Of La Mancha, Camelot, Oliver, Les Miserable, Phantom Of The Opera and many more. Over the years, Don has had the pleasure of performing many of the roles in the musicals from which these songs originate. So, take a ride with Don Disantis on vocals, Karin Tooley on keyboard, Brian Dorr on bass, George Judy on drums and Mike Fisher on trumpet as we travel the Great White Way and present the classic songs of Broadway.

All Guest Artist Series concerts are held at Rabbit Run Theater and begin at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets click here.

Our Guest Artist Series Sponsor

Bunny Awards 2025
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 | Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 West Chapel Rd, Madion, OH, 44057, United States
Rabbit Run Theater’s
Annual Bunny Awards
Each year our season ticket holders vote for their favorite actors and performances with the results announced at this end of the season.
Volunteers and theater staff are also recognized for all their tireless efforts to make each show happen.
Winners of the 2025 Bunny Awards
Best Actor in a Featured Role – Nick Grimsic for his roles as John in “Calendar Girls”
Best Actress in a Featured Role – Katie Van Niel for her role as Young Anastasia in “Anastasia, the Musical”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Ian Ward for his role as Tobias in “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Cheryl Berresford for her role as Cora in “Calendar Girls”
Best Actor in a Main Role – J J Luster for his role as Sweeney Todd in “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Best Actress in a Main Role – Emily Stack for her role as Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
BEST SHOW – “Anastasia, the Musical”
Director’s Choice Bunny Awards
Wait Until Dark director Ann Hedger presented a Director’s Choice Award to Dawn Hill and Emma Kovach-Uzl
Anastasia, the Musical director Brint Learned presented a Director’s Choice Award to Ryan Peterson
Calendar Girls director Ann Hedger presented a Director’s Choice Award to Robin Baum, Evelyn Messmore, Michael Scott
Sweeney Todd director Brint Learned presented a Director’s Choice Award to Jonathan Gordon and Heather Felden
The Stinky Cheese Man (Youth Production) director Molly Lorek presented a Director’s Choice Award to Aidan Lynch Lily Markovich and Rose Van Niel
Volunteers of the Year
Sandy and Bob DeMell
Mary Ann & Dan Chambers
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

2025 Bunny Award photos by Kathy Sandham

Jonathan Gordon presents Best Actor in a Supporting Role to Ian Ward

Emcee Dan Nichols

Best Actress in a Featured Role Katie Van Niel

Best Actor in a Lead Role J J Luster

Best Actress in a Supporting Role presented to Cheryl Berresford by Stephen Sandham

Best Actress in a Lead Role Emily Stack presented by Ian Ward

Best Show presented to the cast of “Anastasia, the Musical”

Winter Gala
2026-02-28 18:00 - 22:00
A magical and wonderful evening is in store this winter featuring many of
your favorite Rabbit Run performers . . .
Winter Gala Encore Evening
A Hop Through Time
Celebrating 80 years of Song, Stage and Story
Sat., Feb. 28, 2026
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
St. Noel’s Banquet Center
35200 Chardon Rd., Willoughby
$100/person
Join us for a celebratory evening as Rabbit Run Theater honors 80 incredible years of theater, music, and community.
Enjoy this cabaret performance as past and present Rabbit Run performers return to the stage performing shows and songs that have shaped our history.
Evening includes delicious dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions.
Tickets are now available for this wonderfully entertaining evening!
Get yours now and beat the rush.
Click here for tickets.
